Molecular Imaging and Therapies Site Lead Physicist
London: The Harley Street Clinic
Full time: 37.5 hours per week
 Permanent
 Salary: Competitive + a range of flexible benefits

This is an exciting time to join The Harley Street Campus (The Harley Street Clinic/Leaders in Oncology Care) in the capacity Site Lead Physicist for Molecular Imaging and Therapies to provide specialist scientific and technical expertise to support the safe, effective, and compliant delivery of diagnostic, therapeutic and research procedures in accordance with IR(ME)R.  

As the Medical Physics Expert Molecular Imaging and therapies, you post holder will be responsible for: 

• Optimising medical exposures and establishing Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRLs). 

• Defining and overseeing the performance of equipment quality assurance (QA). 

• Conducting commissioning and acceptance testing of imaging systems, new technologies and techniques. 

• Be responsible for the definitive calibration of the equipment.  

• Advising on equipment, room and installation design 

• Monitoring and ensuring the ongoing surveillance of equipment. 

• Analysing and investigating accidental or unintended radiation exposures. 

• Selecting appropriate equipment for radiation protection measurements. 

• Providing training, guidance and scientific support to practitioners and other staff on radiation safety and best practices. 

• Advise on patient imaging and therapies procedures for standard and non-standard cases 

• Write comprehensive reports for new procedures, equipment and techniques, including commissioning reports and work instructions. 

• Be the radiation protection supervisor (RPS) in his/her area. 

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.  

What you’ll bring:

• MSc or higher degree in Medical Physics
• PhD or equivalent experience
• Membership or fellowship of IPEM or eligible for membership 
• Registered Clinical Scientist under HCPC
• Certified as a MPE under RPA 2000

Essential:

• Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of Nuclear Medicine to advanced level
• Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of PET to advanced level
• Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of molecular therapies to advanced level
• Practical/programming skills of NM computer systems 
• Practical skills of imaging equipment, radiation monitors and assay equipment
• Evidenced experience in use of PACS, EHR and other key IT systems 
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements, national standards, professional and other guidelines, relating to the safe and proper use of radioactive materials (e.g. IR(ME)R, EPR, IRR, ARSAC)

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing. 

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Molecular Imaging and Therapies Site Lead Physicist you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
• Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

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